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Seattle Takes Down Oregon State In Program First

Seattle University women’s swimming toppled Oregon State, 143-116, Saturday afternoon.

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Michigan State Swims Past Bowling Green 186-114

The Michigan State women’s swimming and diving team beat Bowling Green 186-114 in a home dual meet on Friday night. 

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Fordham Men/Women Pick Up Pair Of Wins Against Fairfield

The Fordham swimming & diving teams made the quick trek up I-95 to face the Fairfield Stags on Friday, coming up with a pair of victories

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Oakland Downs UIC, Falls To Eastern Michigan

Grace Shinske and Paul Huch tallied a combined seven first place finishes as the Oakland men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams cruised past UIC, 178-103 and 191-109 respectively.

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Army Narrowly Defeats UConn 154.5-145.5

A first-place finish in the 400 free relay propelled the Army West Point men’s swimming and diving team past undefeated UConn, 154.5-145.5, in a dual meet on Friday night at Wolff-Zackin Natatorium.

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Iowa State Post Strong Scores In Wins Over South Dakota, TCU

The Iowa State swimming and diving team beat a pair of opponents at Beyer Hall Friday afternoon.

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What Are College Swim Coaches Looking For?

A common question in college recruiting is “What are coaches looking for?” This can vary from coach to coach, but there are many characteristics that are heard frequently.

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Osvald Nitski Named Top-8 USport Academic All-Canadian

Third-year University of Toronto Varsity Blues swimming standout Osvald Nitski has been honoured as U SPORTS proudly announced the student-athletes selected as Top 8 Academic All-Canadians for the 2016-17 season on Thursday afternoon.

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UC San Diego To Participate In Collegiate Para Swimming Series

The University of California San Diego is proud to announce its participation in the 2017-18 Collegiate Para Swimming Series, which will kick off in conjunction with the A3 Performance Invitational from Nov. 16-18.

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Can You Balance Your Mind?

It may be the roars and whistles. The lights on the ceiling. The sea of swimmers. Whatever your reason is, this sport is not a comfortable arena for anyone to dive in.

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NC State Set To Host Texas In Dual

In one of the most highly-anticipated duals on the college swimming calendar, the #5/12 NC State men’s & women’s swimming & diving team will host #9/2 Texas on Friday, Nov. 10 inside the Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center.

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Jon Urbanchek Wins IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award

Finnish advocate of grassroots sports and gender equality Mrs Birgitta Kervinen was awarded the World Trophy for her tireless and long-standing efforts to promote gender equality in sport and society.

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Superman In A Speedo

Later this month (November 2017) Madhu Nagaraja of Oakville, Ontario will attempt a Canadian first as he travels to a remote location in Chile and endeavours to be the 23rd person to swim across the Strait of Magellan.

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“Coach Mac” Legendary SMU Swim Coach Has Died

Known to most on the Hilltop as “Coach Mac,” legendary SMU swimming coach George McMillion has died.

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Stanford Women Bring In Nine For Class Of 2022

tanford women’s swimming and diving officially welcomed the Class of 2022 on Thursday.

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